Zimbabwe radio awards nominees

A local online entertainment magazine Celebrity-check will on July 16 hold the inaugural Zimbabwe radio awards which will see radio personalities from local radio stations being honoured. The awards ceremony would be held at 7 Arts Theatre in the capital. More than 50 radio personalities are battling for honours in at least 30 categories that include Best Urban Female Presenter/Producer, Best Urban Male Presenter/Producer, Most Popular Urban Female Presenter/Producer, Most Popular Urban Male Presenter/Producer and Best DJ.

In an interview, project director Agrippa Palazi said the awards are meant to honour radio personalities for their tiring work in informing and entertaining the nation on different issues.

"The Awards which are running under the theme "Honouring a celebrity behind a celebrity" are meant for Radio personalities in recognition of their good work in informing and entertaining people. The awards will help presenters and DJ's to be motivated in doing their jobs," he said.

He added that the awards which will involve the Major Radios like Star FM, ZiFM Stereo and the four radio stations owned by the Government (Power FM, Sport FM, Radio Zimbabwe, and National FM) and a number of online Radios is also going to be a platform to appreciate the radio DJs saying this will also create a competitive environment.

"This is a platform to appreciate the DJs and presenters, as well as honouring them for their value on radio and it comes as an advantage to radio personalities and musicians as they are able to learn how much they are appreciated for their work,

"It will create a competitive environment which will increase eligibility and improve the broadcast media in Zimbabwe and enhancing relationships between the media and its various stakeholders.

"Local and International recording labels, investors and advertisers will also be enlightened in investing into Zimbabwean talent and broadcast media," he said.

He said it also helps to support musicians as they will be noticed nationwide on radio and if DJs and presenters actually like the content of the music.

"They should be an annual Charity Event whereby Presenters, DJs and Musicians can sell their content/hold a concert to compliment the event," he said.

Nominee List

BEST VERNACULAR LANGUAGE FEMALE PRESENTER/PRODUCER

1. Mercy Ndlovu
2. Tilder Moyo
3. Elsie Mojapelo

BEST VERNACULAR LANGUAGE MALE RADIO PRESENTER/ PRODUCER

1. Olla7
2. S.Chikwape
3. Themba Mukanda
4. Nathaniel Ncube
5. Godfrey Gweje

BEST URBAN FEMALE PRESENTER/ PRODUCER

1. MisRed
2. Shelter Kwaramba
3. Nikki
4. Butterphly
5. Rumbi LOD

BEST URBAN MALE PRESENTER/ PRODUCER

1. Carlton Majuru
2. TK
3. Skwilla
4. Mox

MOST POPULAR VERNACULAR LANGUAGE FEMALE PRESENTER/ PRODUCER

1. Tilder Moyo
2. Tarisai Chipere
3. Soneni Sibanda

MOST POPULAR VERNACULAR LANGUAGE MALE PRESENTER/ PRODUCER

1. Newman Xaba
2. Phatisani Sibanda
3. Themba Mukanda
4. Kanyemba Bonzo
5. Godfrey Gweje

MOST POPULAR URBAN FEMALE PRESENTER/ PRODUCER

1. KVG
2. Sokostina
3. Tendai(THE SWEETTHING)
4. Rumbi LOD

MOST POPULAR URBAN MALE PRESENTER/ PRODUCER

1. TK
2. Napstar
3. Scott

 

Best DJ by Genre

Hip Hop

1. Mox
2. Elroy

Dancehall

1. DJ 2Bad
2. DJ Fleva
3. Templeman
4. Skwilla

Rhythm'n'Blues & Soul

1. Zaza
2. ProFound
3. Witness Matema
4. Monika Chanda

Sungura

1. Ndumiso (The Skywalker)
2. Themba Mukanda
3. Season Ndundu
4. Andrew Mupembe

Urban Grooves

1. Otis
2. Scott
3. Season Ndundu
4. Thabani Gambiza

Old Skul 60 /70 /80 /90's

1. Otis
2. EsKay
3. Robison Umari
4. Witness Matema
5. Lionel Mkhandla
6. Ronald Chiwanza
7. Eddie Mukubvu
8. Thulani Siziba

Gospel

1. Laina
2. Felistas Mdhangove
3. Richmond Siyakurima
4. Napstar
5. Eddie Mukubvu

Jazz

1. RK
2. Witness Matema
3. Lionel Mkhandla
4. Dumisani Sibanda
5. Sivhukile Samango

House Music

1. Zaza
2. Elroy
3. Mercy Ndlovu

MOST HUMOROUS PRODUCER/ PRESENTER ON AIR

1. DayWalker
2. Kimble Rogers
3. Richmond Siyakurima
4. Phillip Makuzha
5. Carl Joshua Ncube

BEST VERNACULAR LANGUAGE FEMALE NEWS ANCHOR

1. Precious Nyakudya
2. Zanele Chingeta
3. Lucie Ngosove

BEST VERNACULAR LANGUAGE MALE NEWS ANCHOR

1. Ishmael Ndlovu
2. Perfect Hlongwane
3. Wadzanai Mombera
4. Taboka Ncube

BEST URBAN FEMALE NEWS ANCHOR

1. Chiedza Kandangwe
2. Martha Mamombe
3. Nyaradzo Makombe
4. Candice Mwakalyelye
5. Grace Mlahleke
6. Itai Mutinhiri

BEST URBAN MALE NEWS ANCHOR

1. Ishmael Ndlovu
2. Shepherd Makovare
3. Kieth Mawoyo
4. Farai Marumai

BEST VERNACULAR LANGUAGE TALK SHOW PRESENTER

1. Thandekile Simango
2. Tilder Moyo
3. Tshilla
4. Soneni Sibanda

URBAN TALK SHOW PRESENTER

1. Linda
2. Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa
3. Oscar Pambuka
4. Lionel Mkhandla
5. Tawanda Gudhlangah

BEST SPORTS REPORTER MALE

1. Steve Vickers
2. Marca Pozzo
3. Ezra Kaunda
4. Barry Manandi
5. Sibongumisa Dhlodhlo
6. Spencer Banda

BEST SPORTS REPORTER FEMALE

1. Patricia Jacob
2. Mercy Ndlovu
3. Susan Masinyani
4. Yvonne Tendai

VERNACULAR LANGUAGE SPORTS COMMENTATOR

1. Thulani Siziba
2. Andrew Mupembe
3. Thulani Munyandi

URBAN SPORTS COMMENTATOR

1. Steve Vickers
2. Jabulani Ncube
3. Valentine Mabhugu
4. Spencer Banda
5. Sibongumusa Dhlodhlo